Tahiti / Vairao

📍 Papeete, French Polynesia · Kiteboarding spot

Tahiti / Vairao is a kiteboarding spot near Papeete in French Polynesia, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September, October.

Country	French Polynesia
Nearest town	Papeete
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	S, SW
Wind type	Trade
Best months	May, June, July, August, September, October
Coordinates	-17.8020, -149.3123

About Tahiti / Vairao

Water: Medium wave, Big wave

When is the best time to kitesurf at Tahiti / Vairao?

The best time to kite Tahiti / Vairao is May, June, July, August, September, October, when the S, SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Tahiti / Vairao offers open ocean conditions with S, SW wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

Hazards at Tahiti / Vairao

Reefs.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Tahiti / Vairao?

3 kite schools operate in French Polynesia. See kite schools in French Polynesia →

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Tahiti / Sapinus · 37 km · Papeete

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.